Posts by Parterre

Rather basic question. What, exactly, are the hallmarks that distinguish Italian style from English style? If, say, I was going for a plain navy suit, what would distinguish a Rubinacci or a Brioni from a Huntsman or Kilgour (not...

I'm just a poor boy, still...    

I happened to be walking along Christopher Street today and happened upon this store. Apparently they're a bespoke tailor, and I inquired about having a waistcoat made for a dinner suit, which I've been looking for. They said $550,...

Quote: Originally Posted by The Ernesto  Yeah, well, whenever I've stripped off in a chick's apartment it's not my socks that got her attention. Just sayin.   I digress! Why, it was just on Saturday evening...

The typeface styling on that tag looks too modern, IMO. If it really was that old, it'd be capitalized. 50s-70s, I'd say.   As for me, Paul Stuart dinner jacket, $35. Shawl lapel. Center vent though- gotta get that sewn up.

        Perhaps I should have a go...

Thank you- in hindsight that seems obvious.

My question still stands.

Quote: Originally Posted by FillW     Cool looking bowtie. Post another of it with this or another fit. I was wondering if I should try a different color bowtie than the black one I have....

Two terrible photos of two recent fits:       Shirt: Charles Tyrwhitt SC: Huntsman Trousers: J Crew Tie: Paul Stuart PS: J. Press       Shirt: Charles Tyrwhitt SC:...